We tried this recipe: https://www.hungryhuy.com/mien-ga/ Instead of MSG, we used 1/4 tsp of Better Than Bouillon beef flavor. We added fried shallots as garnish (not shown). This was a clean, refreshing soup reminiscent of one we had Nam Viet, a local Vietnamese restaurant. (Feb. 2022)
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Colombian-style chicken soup (sancocho)
We loosely followed this SkinnyTaste recipe: https://www.skinnytaste.com/colombian-chicken-sancocho-8-pts/ First, based on our pantry we used 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs and 3 skin-on drumsticks. Second, because the recipe did not specify the amount of water, we used 11 cups (4 cups no-salt chicken stock plus 7 cups hot water mixed with a modest amount of Better… Continue reading Colombian-style chicken soup (sancocho)
Ancient grains bowl with rotisserie chicken
We loosely followed this recipe to repurpose leftovers of rotisserie chicken, 1 ¼ cup cooked wheat berries, and 5 oz fresh baby spinach: https://www.health.com/recipes/chicken-wheat-berry-bowl. Our modifications: first, instead of preparing chicken from scratch, we used leftover rotisserie chicken (two thighs and one breast), handshredded and bones/most skin discarded. We lightly sprayed a medium pan with… Continue reading Ancient grains bowl with rotisserie chicken
Chicken thigh and chicken andouille gumbo
We tried this recipe, and it was very tasty: https://thecafesucrefarine.com/make-ahead-chicken-andouille-gumbo/. In lieu of fire-roasted diced tomatoes, we used no-salt diced tomatoes. To make up for the fire-roasted flavor, we used 2 tsp smoked paprika and only 1 tsp sweet paprika (for 1 Tbsp total paprika). At the end of cooking, we added 2 tsp pomegranate-quince… Continue reading Chicken thigh and chicken andouille gumbo
Pressure cooker chipotle chicken pozole
We tried this recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1020110-pressure-cooker-chipotle-chicken-pozole?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share We used all of the chipotle sauce in the 7 oz can of chile en adobo, but only 2 of the chipotle peppers (we froze the remaining peppers). We substituted half of the skinless, boneless chicken with chicken breast (3 thighs, 2 breasts), but we may reduce the amount of… Continue reading Pressure cooker chipotle chicken pozole
Chicken broth with orzo and beet greens
This was a good use of beet greens that we had leftover from a beet salad for a potluck. We loosely followed this recipe: https://myhalalkitchen.com/summer-greens-soup-orzo-wholesome-chicken-broth/ Our modifications: first, for the greens we used: beet stems and leaves from 3 bundles of beets (about 4 cups total); stem and florets from 1 small broccoli stem; and… Continue reading Chicken broth with orzo and beet greens
Filipino chicken soup with bottle gourd and bean thread noodles
This is one of our favorite soups. It comes together quickly and makes a light, flavorful dinner. Details here: https://www.kawalingpinoy.com/sotanghon-at-upo-soup/ We prefer to cut the bottle gourd into 1/2" dice (instead of 1"). Instead of water, we use diluted chicken broth (1 Tbsp Better Than Bouillon dissolved in 4 cups hot water). In terms of… Continue reading Filipino chicken soup with bottle gourd and bean thread noodles
Rotisserie chicken noodle soup
We made this recipe: https://www.averiecooks.com/easy-30-minute-homemade-chicken-noodle-soup/ Our modifications: first, after removing the rotisserie meat from the bones, we sauteed the bones and skin in 2 tsp unsalted butter in a large Dutch oven for 5 mins on medium heat. We then discarded the skin and bones. We added another tsp butter and 1 tsp olive oil,… Continue reading Rotisserie chicken noodle soup
Filipino chicken garlic ginger soup (tinolang manok)
We tried this recipe: https://www.kawalingpinoy.com/tinolang-manok-chicken-tinola/ Our modifications: first, instead of a whole chicken cut up, we used two skin-on, bone-in chicken quarters (cut into drumsticks and thighs cut into two pieces) and one large skinless, boneless chicken breast. Second, consistent with a YouTube video recipe, we first sauteed onion (sliced on a vertical), 4 cloves… Continue reading Filipino chicken garlic ginger soup (tinolang manok)
Mexican chicken vegetable soup (caldo de pollo)
We made this recipe: https://www.mexicoinmykitchen.com/mexican-chicken-soup-caldo-de-pollo/ Our modifications: first, based on our pantry, instead of a whole chicken, we used 2 skin-on chicken quarters (cut into drumstick, 2 pieces of thigh) and 3 small skinless, boneless chicken breasts. Second, we used 6 cups chicken broth (made from Better Than Bouillon) and 4 cups water. Third, we… Continue reading Mexican chicken vegetable soup (caldo de pollo)
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